Adventurous Sailing Trip from Den Helder to Cascais

Stuurstand op de Morgenster
Departure
1 September 2025 17:00
Return
16 September 2025 10:00
Days
16
Sailing area
South Europe, North Sea
Port of departure
Den Helder (NL)
Port of arrival
Cascais (PT)

Join us on the first leg of an extraordinary sailing journey toward Cape Verde! This adventurous voyage from Den Helder (Netherlands) to Cascais (Portugal) offers the perfect mix of excitement, learning, and ocean exploration. Join a crew of fellow adventurers, feel the warm September sun, and navigate across the vast Atlantic Ocean.

Why Join This Sailing Expedition?

  • Master the Art of Sailing: Steer a majestic sailing ship, hoist the sails, and learn navigation.
  • Ocean Exploration: Marvel at breathtaking marine life and stunning seascapes.
  • Sun & Sea: Enjoy the mild September weather as you cross the Bay of Biscay.
  • International Crew: Meet like-minded sailors and create memories that last a lifetime.
  • Coastal Exploration: Arrive in Cascais, a vibrant coastal town with beautiful beaches and a rich maritime history.

No sailing experience is required—just an adventurous spirit!

Feel the thrill as you depart from Den Helder and watch the Dutch coast slowly fade into the horizon. The route takes you through the famous English Channel and the Bay of Biscay, known for its stunning views and rich biodiversity.

Upon arrival in Cascais, you’ll be welcomed by golden beaches and historic charm—a perfect conclusion to this unforgettable first leg of the journey.

Life Onboard a Tall Ship

Life onboard is full of adventure and camaraderie. Your daily activities may include:

  • Morning Duties Onboard – Adjusting the sails, checking the wind, and plotting the course
  • Sunset Sailing – Feel the warm breeze as the sky turns shades of orange and red
  • Learning Maritime Skills – Discover Celestial Navigation and Traditional Seamanship
  • Cozy Times on Board – Sharing Stories, Making Music, and Enjoying the Unique Sailing Experience

This is more than a journey – it’s a once-in-a-lifetime experience!

What Do Previous Participants Say?

“Lars (22), Sweden: ‘Sailing across the Bay of Biscay was an unforgettable experience! The perfect mix of adventure and teamwork.’

Book Your Adventure Now via the Contact Form Below!
Don’t miss this unique opportunity to be part of an epic journey from Den Helder to Cascais. Reserve your spot and embark on a sailing adventure like no other.

Morgenster

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Frequently asked questions

We still handle your bookings personally and therefore do not have an automatic booking system. This way, we can enable you to reserve individual places for a few days without any obligation. This allows you, for example, to arrange your holiday without someone stealing your place from under your nose. For this reason, we cannot keep track of the exact number of free places on a daily basis. However, we regularly check the availability of our sailing holidays. Therefore, you can generally assume that plenty of free places are still available on all trips that are not marked as ‘fully booked’ or ‘Last Minute’. Call us or use our booking form if you want to know the exact number of places available.

If you are travelling alone and have not booked a private cabin, you will be accommodated in a shared cabin. The shared cabins are usually assigned based on gender.

Exceptions:

  • On the Belle Amie and the Seatrips yachts, there are sometimes mixed-gender cabins as well.
  • There are no shared cabins on the Sir Robert. Are you travelling alone? Then you should book a single cabin.

Yes, vegetarians and allergies/intolerances can be catered for on most ships. On some ships, the menu can also be adapted for vegans. However, there is only one menu per day on the programme. Therefore, please let us know during your booking if you have any special dietary requirements.

In principle, all our trips are suitable for both experienced and novice sailors. The professional crew on board will teach you everything you need to know. In some cases (e.g. on Atlantic crossings) initial sailing experience may be an advantage/requirement. In this case, this will be clearly indicated in the cruise description.

Prices

DescriptionPrice
Four-bed cabin
Adult€ 2.300 p.p.
Child
Double cabin
Adult€ 2.550 p.p.
Child

Included in price

Accommodation in 2- or 4-person cabins
Full board (3 meals a day + snack)
Coffee & tea
Bedding
Nautical Crew & Cook

Not included in price

Transfer from/to the departure/arrival port (flight tickets etc.)
Further drinks (available on board at fair prices)
Travel and cancellation insurance
Shore excursions

Book this trip

Please use the following form if you have any questions about this trip or wish to book. You will receive a confirmation email that your booking request has been successfully received by us. We will then contact you as soon as possible with all the information. We usually respond within a few hours.

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